Replacing The Drag Link - Taylor-Dunn RE-380-36 Operator's And Service Manual

Maintenance, Service, and Repair
7. Loosen the ball joint clamp on the steering sleeve.
8. Remove the cotter pin and ball joint nut.
9. Using a pickle fork, remove the ball joint from the
steering arm.
10. Remove the ball joint from the steering sleeve.
HINT: Count the number of turns required to
11. Install the new ball joint into the steering sleeve.
Screw it into the sleeve the same number of turns
counted in the previous step. Do not tighten the
ball joint clamp at this time.
12. Install the ball joint into the steering arm. Tighten
the ball joint nut to 40-45 ft-lbs. and install a new cotter pin.
13. Realign the front wheels.
NOTE: Refer to the
14. Lower the vehicle.
15. Reconnect the main positive and negative cables at the batteries.
16. Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
17. Release the park brake and test drive the vehicle.

Replacing the Drag Link

The Drag Link is the linkage that connects the steering gear pitman arm to the steering knuckle. Refer
to the illustration on the following page.
6. Raise the front of the vehicle and support with jack stands.
remove the ball joint from the sleeve.
This will make it easier to realign the
wheels.
Steering
section for information regarding realignment
of the front wheels.
1. Make sure the key-switch is in the "OFF" position, then remove
the key.
2. Place the forward-reverse switch in the center "OFF" position.
3. Set the park brake.
4. Place blocks under the rear wheels to prevent vehicle movement.
5. Disconnect the main positive and negative cables at the batteries.
Always use a lifting strap, hoist, and jack stands, of adequate capacity
to lift and support the vehicle. Failure to use lifting and support devices
of rated load capacity may result in severe bodily injury.
Front Axle
Clamp
Steering Sleeve
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Cotter Pin
Ball Joint Nut
Steering Arm
Ball Joint